Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Romance ---------------------------------- Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood Escape to Sicily with this instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller - When her brother plans an Italian wedding, Maya is stuck sharing a romantic villa with Conor, the groom’s best friend — and Maya’s longtime secret crush… - Jodi Picoult, Hannah Grace, and Christina Lauren recommend this age-gap romance - From the beloved author of <i>The Love Hypothesis</i> and <i>Deep End</i> Media Praise: The Washington Post, USA Today, Harper's Bazaar, Smart Bitches Trashy Books Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3648?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/problematic-summer-romance-by-ali-h... It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan A sticky situation sends Hollywood exec Jane on a trip with her pompous coworker - Trust Carley Fortune, Abby Jimenez, and Emily Giffin, who says, “Don’t miss this perfect summer escape” - Another instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from the author of <i>Nora Goes Off Script</i> and <i>Summer Romance</i> - “Impossible to put down” (<i>People</i>) Media Praise: People, USA Today, Town & Country, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3601?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-s-a-love-story-by-annabel-monagh... Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry ‘<i>The Witcher</i> meets <i>Cinderella</i>’ (Rachel Van Dyken) in this BookTok hit - After being forced to marry a strange prince, princess Odessa is sent on a perilous journey — with an infuriatingly handsome warrior by her side - Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros: This instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller already has a film adaptation in the works - “The best fantasy romance I’ve read in years and my top read of 2025… An epic love story” (<i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Giana Darling) Media Praise: New York Post, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3750?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/shield-of-sparrows-by-devney-perry?... The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster ‘A wonderful read with all the feels’ (Susan Mallery) - Marlow’s fresh start in small-town Kentucky takes a rocky turn when the one person she doesn’t want to see turns up — but unexpected friendship and new love soon take her by surprise - “More than a great beach read… Uplifting!” (Jill Shalvis) - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who “should be on everyone’s auto-buy list” (Sherrilyn Kenyon) Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3649?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-guest-cottage-by-lori-foster?gr... Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid This high-stakes love story is ‘impossible to put down’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Trust Kristin Hannah: “You’ll barrel through this electric novel” until the “pitch-perfect ending” - One of the first women scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program, Joan finds an unexpected connection with her colleague Vanessa — but one shocking mission will change everything - A <i>Good Morning America</I> Book Club pick and #1 <I>New York Times</i> bestseller from the author of <i>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</i> Media Praise: Good Morning America Book Club, Time Magazine, NPR, Good Morning America, New Scientist, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Times, Rolling Stone, Variety, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3675?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-2... Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson Former bandmates reunite on a cruise — and John won’t let his crush slip through his fingers again - From the <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>Love in the Time of Serial Killers</i> - Five days of forced proximity at sea lead to an unexpected second chance for Micah and John - Rachel Lynn Solomon raves: “This book changed me on a molecular level… It’s everything that makes the romance genre great” Media Praise: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3673?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/never-been-shipped-by-alicia-thomps... Ordinary Love by Marie Rutkoski J. Courtney Sullivan calls this sweeping saga ‘a stunning love story’ - “If you’re in the mood for a summer romance, you’ll be hard-pressed to find [one] that is sexier or more epic” (<i>Oprah Daily</i>) - Though her life looks perfect from the outside, Emily is struggling to keep it together — but everything changes when she crosses paths with Gen, her first love - Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Summer by <i>Time</i> Media Praise: Oprah Daily, USA Today, The Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3842?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/ordinary-love-by-marie-rutkoski-202... Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja An aspiring novelist is ready to give up her dream — until a gorgeous muse appears! - As Aashiq inspires Ziya to embrace her passion again, she finds herself falling for him… but what happens when Aashiq begins to disappear? - “This one’s for the writers, the dreamers, and the hopeless romantics” (Ann Liang, author of <i>I Hope This Doesn’t Find You</i>) - “A must-read for fans of multicultural and cozy romances” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: TODAY Show, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3751?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/writing-mr-right-by-alina-khawaja?g... Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter ‘Ridiculously romantic and utterly sexy’ (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) - In a small Southern town, Jade and Francesca are vying for the same high school football coaching job — but their rivalry boils over into red-hot attraction - “This story had me cheering for these characters from page one… Will leave its readers ready to fall in love” (Ashley Herring Blake) Media Praise: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3752?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/ready-to-score-by-jodie-slaughter?g... Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto This <i>Mulan</i> retelling will sweep you off your feet - While posing as her CEO father to secure a deal, Mulan can’t ignore her chemistry with Shang — and the line between business and pleasure is about to blur - From the author of <i>Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers</i> and <i>Dial A for Aunties</i> - “Giv[es] Mulan and Shang the satisfying ending that fans have always wanted” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: People, USA Today, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3651?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/worth-fighting-for-by-jesse-q-sutan... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Romance email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. Purchases through our links may earn us a commission. 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